Polio Day 2024: 5 benefits of polio vaccine for every child
Polio Day 2024 is not just a commemoration; it's a reminder of the crucial importance of vaccination in eradicating this crippling disease. Polio, once...
Centre hikes windfall tax on crude oil, export of diesel, ATF
In line with firming global oil prices, the Central Government has raised the seven-month-old windfall profit tax levied on domestically-produced crude oil as well...
Alpha-1 Antitrypsin (AAT) Deficiency
What Is AAT Deficiency?
Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency is a genetic disease, which means it’s passed down to you from your parents. It can cause serious lung or liver disease. You may...
Stomach Aches: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments
Intestinal Gas
It’s natural to have gas in your digestive tract, and to pass gas regularly. In fact, everyone passes gas at least 12 times...
Mononucleosis: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments
Cause
Mononucleosis is an illness caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), which is spread through saliva.
Symptoms
The most well known symptom of “mono“ is extreme fatigue,...
Headaches: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments
Everyone suffers the occasional mild headache, but if you experience debilitating pain and/or abnormally frequent headaches, you probably want to find relief. There are...
Diarrhea: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments
Causes
Bacterial infection, caused by contaminated food or water
Viral infection
Parasites, which can enter the body through food or water
Food intolerance, such...
Conjunctivitis (“pink eye“): Causes, Symptoms, Treatments
Causes
Conjunctivitis, an inflammation of the transparent membrane (conjunctiva) that lines your eyelids and part of your eyeballs, has several possible causes. It could be...
Cold and Flu: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments
Colds and influenza (flu) are the most common illnesses among college students.
Causes
Both of these illnesses are upper respiratory infections, meaning they involve your nose, throat, and lungs....